Honda CR-V: Charging System
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Service Manual / Engine Electrical / Charging System
Component Location Index
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CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (In the gauge control module)
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX (Has built-in ELECTRICAL LOAD DETECTOR [ELD] UNIT)
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BATTERY
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ALTERNATOR
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DRIVE BELT
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AUTO-TENSIONER
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Charging system indicator does not come on with the ignition switch ON (II)
- Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit.
Charging system indicator stays on
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs
- Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit
- Check for a broken drive belt
- Check the drive belt auto-tensioner
Battery discharged
- Check for excessive parasitic electrical current draw
- Check for a broken drive belt
- Check the drive belt auto-tensioner
- Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit
- Check for a poor connection at the battery terminal
- Test the battery
Battery overcharged
- Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit
- Test the battery
Circuit Diagram
- Charging System Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting
- Alternator and Regulator Circuit Troubleshooting
- Drive Belt Inspection
- Alternator Removal and Installation
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Charging System Indicator
Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Does the charging system indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Go to step 14.
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at
2,000 rpm for 1 minute.
Does the c
Alternator and Regulator
Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Make sure the battery connections are good and
the battery is sufficiently charged.
2. Connect a VAT-40 (or equivalent tester), and turn
the selector switch to position 1 (starting).
3. Start the
Drive Belt Inspection
1. Inspect the belt for cracks and damage. If the belt is
cracked or damaged, replace it.
2. Check that the auto-tensioner indicator (A) is within
the standard range (B) as shown. If it is out of the
SEE MORE:
VSA OFF Switch
This switch is under the driver’s side
vent. To turn the VSA system on and
off, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.
When VSA is off, the VSA off
indicator comes on as a reminder.
Press and hold the switch again. It
turns the system back on.
VSA is turned on every time you
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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
According to statistics, children of all
ages and sizes are safer when they
are restrained in a back seat.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
aged 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat. Some
states have laws
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